Mentors play a vital role in the education of Depot Campus students.  They are local business owners, merchants, artists, and interested citizens who volunteer to both provide an internship site for students as well as be a mentor in educating the student in their field of expertise.  Mentors become part of a students learning plan team, and collaborate with the advisor and LTI coordinator to provide a challenging and invigorating internship experience.  The Depot Campus sees adults in the community as essential to creating a true real-world learning experience for students, and the hope is that mentors become deeply invested in helping students achieve success.  Mentors are invited to Exhibitions and are encouraged to give specific and meaningful feedback as students work in their internships. We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their service as mentors to our students.  Link to a recent article in TheReminder!

2008-09 Internship Sites and Mentors

Giannelli’s Restaurant, Storrs CT:  Troy Allen, co-owner, chef

I-98 Radio Station, Willimantic CT:  Jennifer Sanquedolce, D.J

Wrana Excavation, Columbia, CT:  Richard Wrana, owner

Mansfield Discovery Depot, Mansfield CT:  Anne Tucker, Teacher

Windham Hospital, Willimantic CT:  Sharyn Mathews, Marketing Manager

Windham Hospital, Willimantic CT:  Marge Voght, Infections-Control Nurse

Windham Hospital, Willimantic CT: Kate Starkey, Pre-natal Educator & Outreach Worker

Healthy Alternative Deli & Market, Storrs CT:  Sara Zelonka, co-owner

Kidderbrook Montessori School, Ashford CT: Veronika Myers, Director

Windham Arts Collaborative:  Willimantic, CT:  Jane Homick, Director

Mansfield Fire Department, Mansfield CT:  Jim York, EMT & Fire

Southeast Elementary School, Mansfield Center, CT:  Holly Harakaly, Special Education Teacher

Elegant Edge Hair Salon, Ashford CT:  Dawn Smith, Owner

CT Repertory Theater:  Susan Tolis, Costume Shop Manager

Thomas Hurlbut Photography:  Ashford, CT:  Thomas Hurlbut, Photographer, Owner

Kids Express Daycare:  Willington, CT:  Barbara Merideth, co-owner, teacher

Villari’s Martial Arts:  Windham, CT:  Derek Rhodes, Instructor

Hawk Manufacturing:  Willimantic, CT:  Jameson Bak, Mechanical Engineer

 If you are interested in becoming a Depot Campus mentor, please contact Shannon Rose, the LTI Coordinator, at 487-2262.